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193 girls teams only and 65 college coaches last year  This will be the 24th year of the Lightning Challenge #1 brought to you by Lightning Basketball and Coaches Choice USA.  Our 15u and 16u divisions will also feature an Elite bracket and will have maximum exposure to college coaches.  Hotel information will be available soon. Sign up early as this event sells out every year!   

• Girls only

• Grades 4th-12th 

• A/B/C ability level(s)

• $495.00 entry fee

• 4 games guaranteed

• Divisions Formed by Grade and Strength 

• Referees & Scorekeepers Provided by Island Garden 

• Convenient Scheduling

• Scheduling Requests Accepted (Policy attached)

• Easy Online Registration & Payment Options

• Multiple Team Discount Packages 

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Site Addresses:

Island Garden– 45 Cherry Valley Ave. West Hempstead NY 11552

Northsport– 469 Fort Salonga Rd Northport NY 11768

Coastal Sports/SUSA– 114 Parkway Dr. South Hauppauge NY 11788

LIU CW Post– 720 Northern Blvd Brookville NY 11548

St. Dominics High School– 110 Anstice St Oyster Bay NY 11771

Chaminade High School– 311 Jericho Turnpike Mineola, NY 11501 

Garden City Recreation Center/St Pauls– 295 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530

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Admissions info:  

FRI.   4/8       $4.00    ALL AGES

 

SAT.   4/9      $8.00   Adults

                      $5.00   Seniors, Students & Military  

 

SUN  4/10    $8.00   Adults

                      $5.00  Seniors, Students & Military

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*Seniors 65 and over with ID

*Students are 17  and under

*Children 4 and under Free

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About CaptainU: Over 2 million high school athletes have used their platform to promote themselves to college programs. Currently, over 3,000 athletes commit to colleges each month using CaptainU. Their networking platform provides players and parents a tool to manage the college recruiting process and maximize their exposure to college coaches at the upcoming tournament.  Click on the link below and get started on a FREE profile today. 

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Hotel Information

Lightning Challenge has partnered with Apex Events to provide you with the best accommodations at the best rates in the West Hempstead, NY area. Please click the link below to review the rates and amenities at each hotel and to confirm your room. If you have any questions, please email info@apex-events.com or call 570-709-2478. 

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